Miya Chahal

Researchers at the University of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are testing an app developed with Blueskeye that analyzes facial expressions, speech and movements to flag possible depression in pregnant women and new mothers. The study, which began in 2024, is nearing completion, with researchers reporting that about one-third of participants have been flagged for depression. The technology is intended to help women recognize mood changes and prompt conversations with clinicians, not to diagnose conditions. Mental-health advocates welcome its potential while insisting that AI must complement, rather than replace, human support.